collectable

things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique) subject to or requiring payment especially as specified

"a collectible bill"

"a note payable on demand"

"a check payable to John Doe"

A collectible (or collectable) is a manufactured item designed for people to collect. Collectibles are specifically created for the purpose of collecting. In this respect, they are distinguishable from other subjects of collections, which may also include natural objects (e.g., butterflybutterflies) and objects manufactured for purposes other than collecting (e.g., Postage stampstamps). However, sometimes objects designed for other purposes, such as toys, become so popular among collectors that they are later marketed specifically to that audience. Star Wars action figures are a good example of this phenomenon.The earliest collectibles were included as incentives with other products, such as cigarette cards in packs of cigarettes. Popular items developed a secondary market and sometimes became the subject of "collectible crazes". Eventually many collectible items came to be sold separately, instead of being used as marketing tools to increase the appeal of other products.To encourage collecting, manufacturers often create an entire series of a given collectible, with each item differentiated in some fashion. Examples include sports cards depicting individual players, or different designs of beanie baby. Enthusiasts will often try to assemble a complete set of the available variations.The early versions of a product, manufactured in smaller quantities before its popularity as a collectible developed, sometimes command exorbitant premiums on the secondary market. In a mature market, collectibles rarely prove to be a spectacular investment.Occasionally, a series of circumstances will take place that result in an item from a collectible series becoming exceptionally valuable. These objects are referred to as collector's items due to their rarity, and these objects have occasionally been valuable enough to be sold for substantial amounts of money.

Popular types of collectibles -

Cigarette Cards

DollDolls

Plates

Figurines

Music boxes

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SugarTreeBooks
Antiquarian and out-of-print book dealers since 1972.
http://www.sugartreebooks.com

Record Fairs In Scotland
The Record Fairs in Scotland website aims to provide information on all dates, venues and organisers of record and CD fairs in Scotland and the north of England. These fairs have dealers selling, exchanging and buying all genres of records, CDs, DVDs, videos and memorabilia. Items for sale range from bargains at £1.00 or less to rarities and collectors items.
http://recordfairsinscotland.co.uk/

Lucky Bears Limited
Specialising in antique, vintage and new collectable teddy bears.
http://www.luckybears.com/

Collectable Americana
Collectable original posters for sale from a dealer in the US State of Iowa.
http://www.collectable-americana.com

Collectable Collectables
Offers a variety of categories including periodicals, labels, prints, photography, and documents. Also offers advertising, tins, and packaging. Located in the UK.
http://www.collectablecollectables.com/

Antique and Collectable Firearms and Militaria Headquarters
Questions answered, gun show listings, catalog, gun & militaria related items. Buy, sell and sell on consignment.
http://oldguns.net/

Miller's Revenge
Seattle-based, blues-influenced rock band. Site includes sound files and pictures.
http://members.aol.com//_ht_a/msrevenge2/MRindex.Html

Diecast Collectable Depot, Inc.
Offers NASCAR and NHRA diecast collectibles from Action, Revell, and Racing Champions. Also master distributors for Team Caliber diecast.
http://www.diecast-depot.com